Ponder, TX Demographics

A map of Ponder's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,988	1,749	75.7%	71.6%
Hispanic	498	423	19.0%	17.3%
Multiracial	61	134	2.3%	5.5%
Asian	54	29	2.1%	1.2%
Native American/Other	13	24	0.5%	1.0%
Black	12	83	0.5%	3.4%

Ponder, Texas has an estimated population of 2,626, an increase from the 2,442 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 19.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ponder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ponder has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ponder, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ponder is ranked the 632nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ponder was ranked the 633rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ponder's White Population

1,988 residents of Ponder, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ponder is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Ponder ranks 540th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponder's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Ponder's population has increased from 71.6% to 75.7%.

Ponder is more White than neighboring Justin (57.1% White), and Northlake (59.7% White). Ponder is less White than neighboring DISH (77.3% White), Krum (83.1% White), and Argyle (76% White).

Ponder's Black Population

12 residents of Ponder, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ponder is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Ponder ranks 628th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponder's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.5%. Black residents' share of Ponder's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.5%.

Ponder is more Black than neighboring Krum (0.2% Black). Ponder is less Black than neighboring DISH (2% Black), Justin (3.7% Black), Northlake (9.3% Black), and Argyle (2% Black).

Ponder's Asian Population

54 residents of Ponder, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ponder is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Ponder ranks 396th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponder's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.2%. Asian residents' share of Ponder's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Ponder is more Asian than neighboring Justin (2% Asian). Ponder is less Asian than neighboring DISH (3.1% Asian), Northlake (9.5% Asian), and Argyle (7.2% Asian).

Ponder's Hispanic Population

498 residents of Ponder, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ponder is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ponder ranks 1246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponder's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ponder's population has increased from 17.3% to 19.0%.

Ponder is more Hispanic than neighboring DISH (14.2% Hispanic), Northlake (15.7% Hispanic), Krum (10.5% Hispanic), and Argyle (11.5% Hispanic). Ponder is less Hispanic than neighboring Justin (27% Hispanic).

Ponder's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Ponder, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ponder is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ponder ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponder's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ponder's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Ponder is more Native American/Other than neighboring Justin (0.4% Native American/Other), Northlake (0.4% Native American/Other), and Argyle (0% Native American/Other). Ponder is less Native American/Other than neighboring DISH (0.7% Native American/Other), and Krum (1.6% Native American/Other).

Ponder's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Ponder, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ponder is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ponder ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponder's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ponder's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.3%.

Ponder is less Multiracial than neighboring DISH (2.6% Multiracial), Justin (9.8% Multiracial), Northlake (5.4% Multiracial), Krum (2.5% Multiracial), and Argyle (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.